Lindenwood University is a private liberal arts university located in St. Charles, Missouri. The university offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students, including Greek life. Sororities are an important part of the Greek community at Lindenwood University, and they provide students with opportunities to build lifelong friendships, develop leadership skills, and participate in community service and philanthropic activities.
There are currently five active sororities at Lindenwood University: Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Sigma Sigma Sigma, and Zeta Tau Alpha. Each sorority has its own unique history, values, and traditions.
Alpha Sigma Tau was founded in 1899 at Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University). The sorority’s colors are green and gold, and its symbol is the anchor. The sorority’s motto is “Active, Self-Reliant, Trustworthy,” and its philanthropic focus is the Pine Mountain Settlement School.
Delta Zeta was founded in 1902 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The sorority’s colors are rose and green, and its symbol is the Roman lamp. Delta Zeta’s motto is “Let the Flame Endure,” and its philanthropic focus is speech and hearing.
Gamma Phi Beta was founded in 1874 at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. The sorority’s colors are brown and mode, and its symbol is the crescent moon. Gamma Phi Beta’s motto is “Founded Upon a Rock,” and its philanthropic focus is Building Strong Girls.
Sigma Sigma Sigma was founded in 1898 at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. The sorority’s colors are royal purple and white, and its symbol is the sailboat. Sigma Sigma Sigma’s motto is “Faithful Unto Death,” and its philanthropic focus is the Robbie Page Memorial Fund for Children’s Play Therapy.
Zeta Tau Alpha was founded in 1898 at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. The sorority’s colors are turquoise blue and steel gray, and its symbol is the crown. Zeta Tau Alpha’s motto is “Seek the Noblest,” and its philanthropic focus is breast cancer education and awareness.
To join a sorority at Lindenwood University, students must participate in the formal recruitment process, which takes place in the fall semester. During recruitment, students have the opportunity to meet members of each sorority, learn about their values and philanthropic efforts, and decide which sorority is the best fit for them. After recruitment, students who receive bids from sororities may choose to accept or decline them.
Once students become members of a sorority, they participate in a variety of activities and events throughout the year. These may include sisterhood events, social events with other Greek organizations, community service projects, and philanthropic fundraisers. Sorority members are also expected to maintain a certain GPA and abide by their sorority’s values and standards.
Sororities at Lindenwood University provide students with a unique opportunity to become part of a close-knit community, develop leadership skills, and give back to their local and global communities through philanthropic efforts. They are an integral part of the university’s vibrant Greek life community and provide students with the opportunity to create lifelong friendships and memories.